Russian drone and missile strikes targeted Kyiv, resulting in over 20 deaths and hundreds of injuries. The attacks caused significant damage to homes, businesses, and public buildings.
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A scene showing the aftermath of the overnight attack on Kyiv, Ukraine. Anton Shtuka for NPR/Anton Shtuka
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KYIV, Ukraine—These are the scenes from Kyiv after one of Russia's largest aerial assaults on Ukraine in recent months.
Overnight into Tuesday, waves of drones and missiles struck the capital, killing and injuring civilians and damaging homes, businesses and public buildings. More than 20 people have been killed and hundreds injured, including civilians in Kyiv.
In these pictures, emergency crews search through rubble, firefighters tackle blazes and residents survey the destruction in neighborhoods hit by the strikes. The attack came after Moscow warned it would intensify pressure on Kyiv. The bombardment has also renewed concerns about Ukraine's ability to defend its skies as supplies of air defense missiles remain under strain.
Damage is seen on a Kyiv street after one of Russia's largest aerial assaults on Ukraine in recent months. Anton Shtuka for NPR/Anton Shtuka
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Over 20 people were killed in the recent drone and missile strikes in Kyiv.
Kyiv experienced waves of drone and missile strikes during the overnight hours.
The attacks damaged homes, businesses, and public buildings in Kyiv.
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A man cowers outside a damaged building in Kyiv after Russia's latest attack. Anton Shtuka for NPR/Anton Shtuka
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The survivors of the Russian attack wait in Kyiv, Ukraine. Anton Shtuka for NPR/Anton Shtuka
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A woman stands outside of an apartment building after the night attack on Kyiv, Ukraine. Anton Shtuka for NPR/Anton Shtuka
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Firefighters put out flames after the attack. Anton Shtuka for NPR/Anton Shtuka
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People gather outside after the night attack in Kyiv, Ukraine. Anton Shtuka for NPR/Anton Shtuka
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A man carries his dog after the attack on Kyiv, Ukraine on June 2. Anton Shtuka for NPR/Anton Shtuka
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A car window is blown out after the night attack on Kyiv, Ukraine on June 2. Anton Shtuka for NPR/Anton Shtuka
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Flames engulf a building after the attack in Kyiv, Ukraine. Anton Shtuka for NPR/Anton Shtuka
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A person makes a call after a night attack on Kyiv, Ukraine on June 2. Anton Shtuka for NPR/Anton Shtuka
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